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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/04/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 21, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ Hyde, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engineer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, Plan- ning Director Warren Mayor Hyde led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 14, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF RESULTS OF CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS "I, KENNETH P. CAMPBELL, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the returns for the General Municipal Election, held April 14, 1970, have been duly and regularly canvassed as provided by law, and all re- turned absentee ballots have been canvassed as provided by law. The official results, as determined by the canvass, are as follows: "That the whole number of votes cast in the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista City School District was 11,917. "That the following person was elected to fill the office of Mayor for a short term of two years: Thomas D. Hamilton, Jr. "That the following persons were elected to fill the office of Council- man for a full term of four years: Will T. Hyde, James E. Hobel. "That the following person was elected to fill the office of the Board of Education for a short term of two years: A. Y. Casillas. "That the following persons were elected to fill the office of the Board of Education for a full term of four years: Susan J. Fuller, Mitchell Koteff. "That the following propositions were voted upon at said election: Proposition A. Amends Article III, Section 301 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista - forfeiture of office. Proposition B. Amends Article III, Section 302 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista - salary of Councilmen. Proposition C. Amends Article III, Section 304 of the Charter of the City of Chula Visfa - salary of Mayor. Proposition D. Amends Article VI, Section 605 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista - compensation for Board and Commission members. Proposition E. Amends Article XI, Section 1106 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista - eliminating special levies. Proposition F. Amends Article XI, Section 1106 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista - informal bidding on public works project. Proposition G. Amends Article VII, Sections 700 through 716 - deleting provisions for Water Department. "That as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said Propositions A, B, C, D, and E relating to Charter changes did vote against said propositions and therefore they shall be deemed defeated. "That as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said Propositions F and G relating to Charter changes, did vote in favor thereof, and therefore shall be deemed adopted and ready for ratification by the State Legislature. "That attached hereto and made a part hereof is a list of persons voted for and the propositions voted on, together with the number of votes received in each precinct and the total votes received in the election. "I certify that the foregoing statement of results is a full, true and correct statement of the facts of said canvass and of the results of said elec- tion, and that as soon as the result was declared, the aforesaid statement was duly entered by me, the City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, on the records of said City." DATED: April 21, 1970 ~ +~h P. Campbeli, City Clerk City of Chula Vista, California RESOLUTION NO. 5599 - Declaring the results of the General Municipal Election Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN HAMILTON A letter was read from Councilman Hamilton resigning as Councilman in order to accept the position of Mayor, to which he was elected. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the resignation be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 5600 - Declaring vacancy of Councilmanic seat Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen.Scott, Sylvester, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ADMINISTRATION OF OATH At this time the oath of office was administered by the City Clerk to the members elected to the City Council, to the City School Board and to the Mayor. Each elected officer was issued his certificate of election. NEW MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN SEATED At this time the outgoing ~ouncilmen and Mayor gave way to the newly- ~lected Mayor and Councilmen who took their places at the Council table. In recognition of his service while serving as Mayor, Mayor Hamilton presented Councilman Hyde with a gavel. Mayor Hamilton presented plaques to outgoing Councilmen McAllister and Sylvester in recognition of their service on the City Conncil. Both responded in appreciation and offered their services to the City in any way needed. Councilman Hyde presented a plaque to Mayor Hamilton in recognition of his service as a Councilman for the past two years. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unani- mously carried that Councilman Scott be appointed Mayor pro tempore. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change and setback change for property at 698 Flower Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed zone change from C-T to R-3 and change of setback from 5 feet to 15 feet for property at 698 Flower Street, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1275 - Approving zone change and setback for property located at 698 Flower Street - First reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1276 - Amending Chapter 44 of the Uniform Building Code to provide for fencing around construction sites - First reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1277 - Amending Chapter 27, Section 16 providing for waiver of fees for governmental agencies - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5601 - Amending Resolution No. 5162 to permit appropriation for purchase of radio equipment Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5602 - Appropriating funds for rebuilding No. 3 fairway at Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following'vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5603 - Approving extension of time - Zenith Subdivision tentative map Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5604 - Proposed sale of City-owned land west of Interstate 5 Freeway Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5606 - Authorizing filing of application for a Federal Grant to acquire and develop open space land Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None EESOLUTION NO. 5605 - Establishing land acquisition policy Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5607 - Accepting public improvements - Palomar View Heights Subdivision Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5608 - Approving agreement with American Housing Guild for street improvements on Oleander Avenue Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5609 - Authorizing Director of Public Works to approve change orders for new Police facility Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5610 - Approving residential street widths of 46 feet in Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision, Units No. 6 and 7 Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5611 - Approving change orders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 for Loma Verde Park pool and recreational facilities and appropriating f~nds therefor Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5612 - Approving change order No. 1 for Chula Vista Civic Center development and Police facility Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5613 - Authorizing issuance of Civic Center and Police Facility bonds Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5614 - Authorizing sale of Civic Center and Police Facility bonds and notice inviting bids Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobet, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5615 - Approving agreement with Stone and Youngberg, Financial Consultants Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5616 - Approving improvement agreement - Zenith Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5617 - Accepting final map of Zenith Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5618 - Approving appropriation of funds to construct a gravity relief sewer to replace the Max Avenue pump station Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None /CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL Upon staff recormnendation, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde~ and carried that authorization be given for call for bids for traffic signal installation at Fourth Avenue and "D" Street~ as Gas Tax Project No. 124. ~/ REPORT ON COURSE IN CITY GOVERNMENT Administrative Officer Thorn reported that Mr. Randel, Principal of the Sweetwater Adult School~ has requested that the proposed course in City Govern- ment be put off until next fall due to the fact sufficient time does not remain to hold the course this spring. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde~ and carried that the course on City Government be held over until the fall season. f~CITY ATTORNEY DIRECTED TO PREPARE RESOLUTION ON MAYOR'S EXPENSE ACCOUNT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution continuing the Mayor's expense account for Mayor Hamilton. D~SCUSSION ON CHANGE IN MEETING DAY FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS Administrative Officer Thorn stated that it is imperative that the Council meeting nights be changed to another night, preferably Monday, in order to give the staff more time to prepare material for Council study prior to the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the Council defer a decision on this matter until they have had an opportunity to discuss it in Council conference. The motion failed with Mayor Hamilton and Councilman Scott voting no. It was moved by Councilman Scott that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution changing the Council meeting nights to Monday. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the matter be brought up for discussion at the next Council conference. ANNOUNCEMENT OF INSTITUTE FOR MAYORS AND COUNCILMEN Administrative Officer Thorn advised the Council that the Mayors and Councilmen Institute will be held at the Los Angeles Hilton Hotel on May 20-22, and asked that his office be contacted by those interested in attending. DATE SET FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that a Council conference be set for Monday, April 27, 1970 at 3:30 P.M., to meet with officials of the Aztec Bus Eines, and to discuss the proposed change in nights for Council meetings. ORDINANCE NO. 1274 - Rezoning from R-3 to C-0 property between Fourth Avenue and Clover Avenue, south of '~" Street to Davidson Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None STUDY ON TIDELANDS BEVELOPMENT REQUESTED Mayor Hamilton asked that the Council join him in directing the Planning Commission and staff to study the Port District lands fronting the City and de- termine what the City would like to see developed on them and then call a confer- ence between the Port District officials and their staff and let them know the City's desire for development of the tidelands. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Planning Commission and staff proceed at the best possible speed with development of a City position on development of the tidelands as they affect the City. Upon inquiry, Planning Director Warren stated he will bring back at the next meeting the approximate time such a study can be completed. RESOLUTION NO. 5619 - Approving agreement with H. A. Hobica for connection to the Sewer main for property located at 470 Vista del Rancho Added to the agenda by unanimous consent of the City Council, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, aft~exlbeing offered by Councilman Scott, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None COUNCILEXECUTIVE SESSION It was mowed by Councilm~n Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session, at the end of the agenda, and con- tinue meeting up until the next regular meeting until a Councilman has been ap- pointed to take the place of Councilman Hamilton, and also to start procedure for replacement of the City Clerk, who is retiring in September. MEETING WITH OFFICIALS ON LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Councilman Hyde reminded Councilmen a conference will be held May 1 at 7:00 P.M., with Senator Mills, Assemblyman Deddeh and Supervisor Boney regarding matters concerning the Local Agency Formation Cormnission. Mr. Hyde requested that Administrative Officer Thorn inform Mr. Boney that the Council would like to discuss the matter of a proposed zone change for property located near Main Street and the projected 805 Freeway in Otay, which is to be brought before the Board of Supervisors. REQUEST FORHELP IN OBTAINING HEALTH PERMIT A letter was read from Mr. David Chandler, President of Park View Little League, requesting Council assistance in obtaining a legal health permit from the County Health Department allowing them to sell food and soft drinks from trailers purchased specifically for this purpose; proceeds from the sales to be used for field equipment. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he would have Mr. Thomson contact the County officials i~nediately to see if something can be worked out and if not, have the City Attorney prepare a resolution for Council action requesting help. REPRESENTATION SUGGESTED Ex-Councilman McAllister suggested that the Mayor take steps to appoint someone to take his place as City representative on the Comprehensive Planning Organization Policy Committee and on the Board of the Economic Opportunity Com- 8:38 P.M. - Council recessed to executive session. 9:55 P.M. - Council reconvened. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:55 P.M. nntil 7:30 P.M., April 22, 1970o City Cler~ Preci~ct A. Y. 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